The Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy is gearing up for its second round of the 2025 season, heading to uncharted territory as the Steel Ring in Trinec, Czech Republic, makes its debut on the RMC Euro Trophy calendar. Five Rotax categories, Mini MAX, Junior MAX, Senior MAX, DD2 and DD2 Masters, will line up in Trinec, including 200 drivers. Here’s what to watch across the classes.

After Spain and Portugal, the Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship for the OK and OK-Junior categories has arrived at the Viterbo Circuit. This will be a major first at this level for the Leopard circuit, located north of Rome. The event programme will be rounded off by the second of three competitions in the FIA Karting Academy Trophy - Senior, bringing together a total of 233 competitors.

Freddie Slater delivered a commanding performance in the opening race of the weekend at Zandvoort, securing his second victory of the season in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine. The Prema Racing driver executed a textbook start, overtaking pole-sitter Pedro Clerot (Van Amersfoort Racing) with a decisive move and controlling the race from start to finish. His strong pace and confidence with the car confirmed his excellent form as he crossed the line first on the Dutch circuit.

A total of 32 Qualifying Heats created an intense spectacle on the Leopard circuit, which proved well suited to this high-level FIA Karting competition. The battles were non-stop in all three categories, while the thermometer topped 30 degrees in the Lazio sun. In the Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship, the final day promises to be wide open in OK-Junior, with a number of clear podium contenders. In OK, Spaniard Christian Costoya confirmed his pole position from Friday with five wins out of five! Harrison Whitticombe remained unbeaten in the FIA Karting Academy Trophy - Senior, but nothing was easy for the Briton.

Saturday’s action at the Steel Ring in Trinec delivered an intense day of racing for Round 2 of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy. After a dry and consistent start in the morning, rain arrived midway through the afternoon, reshuffling the dynamics and rewarding those who adapted quickly to the slippery conditions.